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Nassau County is hiring a consulting firm to develop an "economic portrait" of the county after the coronavirus crisis has abated.

Nassau hires consulting firm to develop 'economic portrait' of the county after the pandemic

County Executive Laura Curran stood Thursday on the steps of the Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola with the two heads of Nassau's Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council — Industrial … more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

Hospitals across New York desperately need personal protective equipment, and the state is prepared to pay a "premium" for it, Governor Cuomo said.

Governor Cuomo appeals for protective medical equipment

Governor Cuomo made an urgent appeal Thursday to any manufacturers that are willing and able to produce personal protective equipment, or PPE, such as N-95 masks, face shields and plastic gowns, which will go to hopital wokers treating COVID-19 patients. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

Flowers by Mike owner Mike Graham donated arrangements throughout the neighborhood, including at the Oceanside Care Center, after having to shutdown his businesses as of March 22 because of the coronavirus

Flowers by Mike in Oceanside, East Rockaway donates arrangements to seniors, hospitals and strangers amid coronavirus

Though they had to close both of their stores for being “non-essential” businesses during the coronavirus epidemic, Flowers by Mike showed just how vital they are to the Oceanside and East Rockaway communities. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

Dr. Ron Kaminer, who has dental practices in Hewlett and Oceanside, is offering his patients access to a COVID-19 test.

Hewlett dentist offering access to COVID-19 test

With testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus at a premium, given the number of tests available, the number of places administering them and available time slots, the Hewlett- and Oceanside-based dental practice of Drs. Ron Kaminer and Melissa Rosenfeld, Smiles by Design, is offering tests through MicroGenDx, a Texas-based dental supplier and laboratory. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/2/20

Governor Cuomo said Thursday that New York state could reach its peak number of COVID-19 cases in one to three weeks.

Officials: COVID-19 cases top 10,000 in Nassau; nearly 100 have died

Governor Cuomo called a spike in coronavirus patients on Long Island “troubling,” as cases in Nassau County surpassed 10,500 on Thursday and deaths from the disease nearly reached 100, County Executive Laura Curran said. more

By Scott Brinton | 4/2/20

Dr. Esther Fogel stressed the importance of communication during this time of isolation, especially for those with hearing loss. Though her Lynbrook practice, Comprehensive Audiology, is closed, she is still maintaining contact with patients.

Comprehensive Audiology: ‘we’re still here for you’

Hearing loss could cause anxiety for a person at any time, but even more so during this time of physical isolation, said Dr. Esther Fogel. That’s why, although her Lynbrook practice, Comprehensive Audiology, is currently closed due to the coronavirus, she is still taking calls and emails to assist her patients however she can. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 4/2/20

East Rockaway resident Jennifer Frank created the “Moms Making Masks” group to provide masks to hospital workers.

Moms Making Masks group forms in East Rockaway amid coronavirus

Every day, Jennifer Frank is hard at work behind her sewing machine in her East Rockaway home, making masks for frontline workers in need. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

Moms Making Masks group forms in East Rockaway

Every day, Jennifer Frank is hard at work behind her sewing machine in her East Rockaway home, making masks for frontline workers in need. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

Moms Making Masks group forms in East Rockaway

Every day, Jennifer Frank is hard at work behind her sewing machine in her East Rockaway home, making masks for frontline workers in need. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

As a way to lift the community’s spirits, Eric Reilly, 12, played “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on four different instruments, including the violin, for neighbors.

'Do-gooders' emerge in Lynbrook, East Rockaway during coronavirus

There are “do-gooders” throughout the community amid the coronavirus. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/2/20

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